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6 Incredible Shipwreck Survival Stories

For many seafarers, the ocean has been a source of inspiration and bliss, but for others, it has been a source of terror and destruction. Since humanity first set out to sea, the volatile waters have claimed countless lives. Yet, not every maritime disaster ends in despair. Against all odds, there are people who have…

Norfolk, Virginia Day + Night Timelapse

I made this timelapse video in downtown Norfolk, Virginia way back in December 2021. One scene is morning, and the other is evening/night. If you’re not familiar with the area, the river is called the Elizabeth River, and the buildings on the other side of the river are in another city called Portsmouth, Virginia. This…

Creating a Multiverse from a Single Photo

Like many people, I have been wary of AI produced material, so until now, I had been avoiding it. However, after seeing some truly insane AI filters trending on TikTok and other apps, I decided to give it a try. As a photographer, I have an advantage because I have thousands of photos of my own to prompt the AI. These image-to-artwork AI programs are different from the text-to-image ones because they need clear, well-framed subjects. But, even then, no two images are exactly the same, so the results can be…interesting.

Turtles Swimming Underwater and Eating Peas – Footage in 4K Ultra HD

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to swim underwater with turtles? Now’s your chance to find out! I filmed these turtles with my underwater camera while my wife threw frozen peas into the water for them to eat! There were so many curious pond turtles gathering all around! There’s even a few fish in…

Jaw-Dropping Fish with Surprisingly Human Teeth!

This fish has human-like teeth. I mean, look at this thing! It needs a dental plan!! But, as fake as it looks, this is not Photoshop or AI. This is a 100% real fish, and it’s known as the sheepshead (Archosargus probatocephalus). Despite their absurd appearance, sheepshead fish are not rare or elusive. They are…

The Wreck of the SS Yongala

23 March 1911. The steamship SS Yongala is nearing the end of her 99th voyage in Australian waters. She departs the town of Mackay at 1340 (1:40 pm) en route to Townsville, Queensland. She’s carrying 49 passengers, 73 crew, and 617 tons of cargo, including the racehorse Moonshine and a Lincoln Red bull. As she…

5 Squid You’ll Only See in the Deep Sea

Thousands of fathoms beneath the ocean waves, there are creatures that are stranger than fiction. You could even say that many of these creatures have inspired fiction. However, among deep sea denizens, squid are in a league of their own. From fascinating to frightening, deep sea squid are a bizarre bunch. Let’s plunge into the…

Are Barracuda Dangerous?

With their sharp teeth and impressive size, barracuda are among the most feared fish in the sea. Some species, such as the great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), can grow up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) in length, which is bigger than some sharks! But are these slender, sentient steak knives really as dangerous as they seem?…

This Fossil is Fake! How to Identify Fake Fossils

Over the years, I’ve collected my fair share of fossils. Like any other collector, I like to search in person and online for the best possible specimens. But, occasionally, I do run into some duds. I have a perfect example from a tooth I bought from Morocco. See this fossil tooth? Yeah, it’s fake. Well,…

Cute Toy Poodle Puppy Barking

This is our dog, Pixel, back when he was a puppy. He was so small that we had to teach him how to get up and down stairs. This is him barking during one of our lessons.